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Parking Authority proposes making all Philadelphia taxis wheelchair accessible
Because it might be nice for a person in a wheelchair to have easy access to taxis, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has proposed a reg ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia schools looking at sports and other options for budget cuts
The Philadelphia School District’s budget woes are getting worse and it’s exploring lots of ways to reduce costs. The D ...
14 years ago
No decision yet on whether hockey coach accused of sex act will be detained until trial
A detention hearing is set for this afternoon for hockey coach Ivan Pravilov. Pravilov, who counts former Philadelphia Flyers play ...
14 years ago
Poll: N.J. residents prefer to have gas pumped for them
New Jersey and Oregon are the only two states that prohibit motorists from pumping their own gas. Results of a new poll find that ...
14 years ago
Enrollment drop reported at New Jersey county colleges
Enrollment is a mixed bag for New Jersey’s 19 county colleges. Overall, it’s down more than 2 percent, but some — like Glou ...
14 years ago
Montgomery County man arrested for stealing underwear of woman he met on train
Sometimes the creepy guy on the train fits the description perfectly. An announcement today from Montgomery County District Attorn ...
14 years ago
Tempted to switch from parochial to public?
Are you fed up enough with the Philadelphia Archdiocese that you would consider making the switch to public schools? Are you taking more ...
14 years ago
Cartoonist nominated to New Jersey Hall Fame stirs controversy
Any day now, New Jersey governor Chris Christie will announce this year’s inductees into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. The list of 5 ...
14 years ago
Former players file another concussion suit against NFL
Yet another lawsuit has been filed in Philadelphia by retired pro football players against the National Football League. Nearly 200 forme ...
14 years ago
Christie in Newark to meet with Portuguese ambassador to the U.S.
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie is in Newark today to meet the with Portuguese ambassador to the U.S. The Associated Press reports Christ ...
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It’s been 39 years since Roe v. Wade was enacted, and advocates and health care providers will gather in Center City this ...
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Melt-in-your-mouth tobacco on trial?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has gathered scientists and tobacco policy experts to study the potential health risks and benefits ...
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State of Play has some final thoughts on the State of the State this week, but in our own State of Play way, we give you a twist. T ...
14 years ago
Thursday we presented Governor Jack Markell’s State of the State address. On First, we give you reaction and our own version of h ...
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